Newport Beach Spine Specialists
Founder of The Spine Pro since 2005, highly regarded and board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon serving Newport Beach, Dr. Hooman M. Melamed has been named to the Super Doctor’s list and Prestigious Castle Connolly “Top Doctor” multiple years in a row.
In addition to his surgical skills, the L.A. resident has become the “go-to” expert on programs such as Dr. Oz, The Doctors, Fox News and local T.V.
Dr. Melamed specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic and microscopic spinal and scoliosis surgery and is on the vanguard of cutting-edge treatments involving nonsurgical cell therapy with PRP and bone marrow, artificial disc replacement, alternative treatment options for traditional fusion surgeries and more.
Back Pain Relief in Newport Beach
Learn more about the conditions and treatments we offer below.
Degenerative Disc Disease
What is Degenerative Disc Disease? Degenerative disc disease is not a disease at all but a term to describe the...
Learn MoreBulging Discs
In its most basic definition, a bulging or herniated disc occurs when an intervertebral disc, which serves as a cushion...
Learn MoreScoliosis
Who Needs Scoliosis Surgery? There are many people afflicted by scoliosis or other physical deformities who never have it treated...
Learn MoreSciatica
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body. It begins in the lower lumbar region of the...
Learn MoreHerniated Discs
A herniated disc is a condition in which the outer shell of a cushion between the vertebrae in the spine...
Learn MoreForaminal Stenosis
Foraminal narrowing refers to a loss of space, or narrowing, of the foramen, in the spine. To comprehend what this...
Learn MoreSpinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis refers to a condition typically found only in adults over the age of 50 in which the spinal...
Learn MoreFailed Back Surgery Syndrome
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, abbreviated FBSS, is a recognized medical diagnosis for chronic pain and symptoms that persist after a...
Learn MoreMinimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Dr. Melamed uses innovative minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever possible for his spinal surgery patients. People from throughout the Greater…
Learn MoreArtificial Disc Replacement
Dr. Melamed provides artificial disc replacements for patients from throughout the Greater Los Angeles area at his Marina del Rey…
Learn MoreMicrodecompression Treatments
Microdecompression, or microdiscectomy, is a minimally invasive procedure where a small amount of herniated disc material or bone is surgically...
Learn MorePRP and Cell Therapy
All human bodies contain some cells and growth factors that are designed to....
Learn MoreCervical & Lumbar Surgery
Cervical spine surgery is generally performed on an elective basis to treat either: Nerve/spinal cord impingement Spinal instability The two…
Learn MoreScoliosis & Deformity Surgery
Scoliosis & Deformity Surgery Do I need scoliosis & deformity surgery? If your curve is greater than 45-50°, it will very likely get worse,…
Learn MoreDegenerative Disc Disease Surgery
Patients who have not found pain relief through conservative (nonsurgical) care and have suffered a diminution in their quality of…
Learn MoreOutpatient Fusion Surgery
Minimally invasive stabilization surgery aims to restore stability to the spine. Instability is commonly caused by a severely collapsed disc…
Learn MoreOur Approach To Spine Treatment in Newport Beach
Spine Conditions We Treat in Newport Beach
Arthritis of the Spine
Arthritis of the spine is a degenerative joint disease that initially affects the synovial tissues and cartilage of the facet joints.
Testimonials From Our Newport Beach Patients
Martial arts can be a great exercise activity — keeping the body healthy and the mind sharp. The benefits aren't without risk. In this video, one...
Dance teacher and choreographer, Abby Lee Miller, went from Dance Moms stardom to now having to use a wheelchair. However, as she explained on Beth...
Sitting in a cars for just 20 minutes sent "immense pain" down his right leg. This patient tried years of physical therapy, chiropractic care plus ...
Life in the performing arts was almost sidelined by a neck injury that could have left the patient in this video paralyzed. The patient needed what...
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ABOUT DR. MELAMED
Hooman M. Melamed, MD, FAAOS is widely recognized as one of the top board-certified orthopedic...
In this video, the patient discusses how she was experiencing significant lower back pain before she found Dr. Hooman Melamed. She was referred by ...
In this video, a 74-year-old patient explains how he walked bent over for years, experiencing pain down the side of his leg and suffering from scia...
Despite numerous hospitals and doctors telling him that he needed a spinal fusion, this patient sought the opinion of Dr. Hooman Melamed. Under Dr....
After discovering that she had rapidly progressing scoliosis and bulging discs, this patient could barely function a single day without intense pai...
"Dr. Melamed is an absolute genius and hero for what he did," said one patient who found relief from sciatica. His pain impacted every part of his ...
In this video, an active woman in her 40s describes how she began experiencing numbness and shooting pain in her arm, as well as an achiness in her...
"If I wasn't lying in bed, I was in a lot of pain," is how one patient described her life with back pain. In this video, she recounts her experienc...
In this video, the patient explains how she experienced back pain for about two years before having back surgery with Dr. Hooman Melamed. In the mo...
For almost six years, LeAnn Wall dealt with back pain every single day while working for an airline company. In this video, LeAnn explains how a mi...
A collapsed disc in the lower back can present in many forms of pain, like sciatica, severe leg pain, buttock pain, trouble sleeping, etc. Many pat...
Faced with surgery, it was important for the patient in this video to have a second opinion. Friends strongly recommended she see Top US Spine Surg...
Hooman M. Melamed, MD, FAAOS is widely recognized as one of the top board-certified orthopedic spine surgeons in the U.S. Dr. Melamed concentrates ...
Hooman M. Melamed, MD, FAAOS is widely recognized as one of the top board-certified orthopedic spine surgeons in the U.S. Dr. Melamed concentrates ...
Initially believing his pain was a result of hip problems, this patient explains how he found out that he was actually suffering from issues with h...
Hooman M. Melamed, MD, FAAOS is widely recognized as one of the top board-certified orthopedic spine surgeons in the U.S. Dr. Melamed concentrates ...
In this video, the patient explains how he came to Dr. Melamed under extreme duress. Faced with nerve impingement in two different locations in his...
In this video, a patient describes the great results he got after undergoing a minimally invasive low back surgery performed by Top US Spine Surgeo...
The patient in this video explains how he was plagued by peripheral neuropathy which included painful tingling and numbness in his arms and hands. ...
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ABOUT DR. MELAMED
Hooman M. Melamed, MD, FAAOS is widely recognized as one of the top board-certified or...
Coping with lifelong pain from scoliosis may not be easy, but it only made the relief that much sweeter for one of Dr. Hooman Melamed's patients. I...
Rich has had a lifelong love of tennis and it's no secret that the sport can be very demanding on the body. In this video, Rich explains how many d...
In this video, a patient recounts her long road to recovery after being run over by a car. Thankfully, Top US Spine Surgeon, Dr. Hooman Melamed, wa...
A severe infection spread to this patient's spine, causing it to fall out of alignment. He underwent a low back stabilization to help correct the m...
These days it can seem like health care has lost a key component to its foundation: the care. Many studies have shown that a patient-first approach...
Well-known and popular Iranian singer Shahram Solati started experiencing severe lower back pain — something that could have thrown a career as a...
"Almost 40 years in the military as a firefighter and retired as a fire chief, the job takes its toll. I thought the aches and pains I was going th...
The Hippocratic Oath is one of the oldest unbreakable vows a doctor can make. In fact, the Hippocratic Oath was first scribed by Hippocrates in fif...
Most patients trust that the information their doctor is giving them about their pain is honest and correct, especially those patients who are stil...
Undergoing a major open back surgery was not Eric's idea of a solution for his chronic pain. Conservative treatments, like physical therapy, weren'...
Being told by his doctor "the pain is normal" and "just give it time" wasn't good enough for Jesse. His pain from a serious motorcycle accident onl...
Gloria Gaynor, best known for her disco-era hit “I Will Survive,” has experienced debilitating back pain for over 20 years due to a traumatic spine injury. This is her story.
Catherine had radiating back pain in her lower back due to a herniated disc. She underwent an outpatient microdiscectomy. This is her story.
Alexis Milton suffered from relentless and excruciating sciatic pain on her left side. She underwent an outpatient minimally invasive back surgery, a Spinal Fusion. This is her story.
Mr. Glover was involved in an accident and underwent fusion to repair his broken back. He was fused too forward (kyphosis), was unable to stand up straight and needed help. This is his story.
Jenny Hunt suffered from adult scoliosis, she was a hunchback who now stands straight, tall and pain-free. This is her story.
Metin Yigit had sciatica and spinal stenosis, so he underwent a minimally invasive back surgery to stop his pain. This is his story.
Susie Groth suffered from sway back posture and sway back syndrome requiring back surgery. This is her story.
Rebecca Walser suffered from severe sciatica and a herniated disc so she underwent a microdiscectomy, a minimally invasive back surgery. This is her story.
Following a car accident, Matthew underwent a 2 level fusion back surgery that did not go well and badly needed a revision to his previous surgery. This is his story.
Whitney suffered from extreme back and leg pain. After exhausting her non-surgical alternatives, she elected to undergo a minimally invasive outpatient procedure to relieve the pressure on her pinched nerves.
Playing tennis is something Elizabeth enjoys to stay active, but she knew something wasn’t right when she suddenly couldn’t move her arm. This is her story.
Janet had so much pain from her lower right side down to her foot that it was almost impossible for her to walk. Then she saw Dr. Melamed on The Doctors and it changed her life. This is her story.
Eileen Moore, 54, suffered from a 53 degree scoliosis curve and suffered from back pain. This is her story.
Sheldon Stunkel was experiencing severe back pain and numbness in his feet. He underwent spinal surgery and his back pain was gone. This is his story.
Carol Ruland had spinal stenosis and lower back pain. She underwent an outpatient minimally invasive back surgery. This is her story.
Ms. Branson was suffering from severe back and leg pain, due to a Grade 2 Isthmic Spondylolisthesis with a severe foraminal stenosis. This is her story.
Cynthia Kennedy had sharp, stabbing knife-like pain and spasms in her neck that radiated down her right shoulder. This is her story.
Alessandra McAliley came to Dr. Hooman Melamed with extreme lower back pain that she had suffered with for years. She underwent spine surgery and her back pain was gone. This is her story.
John Rosenow experienced excruciating pain in his left leg due to a herniated disc. He underwent an outpatient minimally invasive surgery, a microdiscectomy. This is his story.
LeAnn was suffering from a severe spinal stenosis. Using minimally invasive surgical techniques, with an incision of less than an inch, her pain was completely relieved.
Patient Ms. Miller was in a wheelchair for seven years with severe back pain until she found Dr. Melamed. This is her story.
The patient describes life saving surgery to her spinal cord done by Dr. Hooman Melamed.
Richard Khan required minimally invasive spine surgery, or a Microdiscectomy, for a herniated disc in the L3/L4 region of his back along with sciatica and radiculopathy. This is his story.
After a successful spine surgery with Dr. Melamed to correct previous failed surgeries, Jill has experienced a full return to function and rapid pain relief.
Hong Chen has radiating back pain due to a sudden onset of lumbar disc herniation. She underwent an outpatient minimally invasive back surgery. This is her story.
After taking H2 Probiotics, this patient noticed significant improvement in her digestive health. She experienced a reboot in her system with less bloating and increased regularity.
The patient in this video struggled with digestive issues for many years. After taking H2 Biotics for only 3 weeks, she already noticed major improvements in her gut health.
